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Swiss cheese vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and Amaranth grain

  • Swiss cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 84% more.
  • Swiss cheese contains 31 times more Sodium than Amaranth grain. Swiss cheese contains 187mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain contains 6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1793.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.8%
Contains more Zinc +408.1%
Contains more Selenium +445.5%
Contains more Iron +1515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +97%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +217%
Contains more Manganese +3184.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +1793.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.8%
Contains more Zinc +408.1%
Contains more Selenium +445.5%
Contains more Iron +1515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +97%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +217%
Contains more Manganese +3184.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +120%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +609.5%
Contains more Fats +1861.4%
Contains more Other +287%
Contains more Carbs +1197.9%
Contains more Water +99.7%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +609.5%
Contains more Fats +1861.4%
Contains more Other +287%
Contains more Carbs +1197.9%
Contains more Water +99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swiss cheese Amaranth grain
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 26.96g 3.8g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 1.58g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 393kcal 102kcal Swiss cheese
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 890mg 47mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 33mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 574mg 148mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 187mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 4.37mg 0.86mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.026mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 30µg 5.5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.19mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.015mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.022mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.235mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 10µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg Amaranth grain
Trans Fat 0.987g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 18.227g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swiss cheese Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Swiss cheese
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.